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<p>An international panel of scientists reported this week that glyphosate, the main ingredient used in Monsanto's weed killer Roundup is unlikely to cause cancer in humans.</p><p>Tue, 17 May 2016 22:46:14 +0000Eli Chen52712 at http://news.stlpublicradio.orgExperts: Monsanto's Roundup chemical unlikely to cause cancer in humansParents Of Michael Brown To Speak Before U.N. Committee In Genevahttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/parents-michael-brown-speak-un-committee-geneva
<p></p><p>The parents of Michael Brown plan to travel to Geneva next week with human rights attorneys and Ferguson activists.</p><p>The group plans to speak to the United Nations Committee Against Torture and formally present a <a href="http://www.fergusontogeneva.org/FergusonReport.pdf">brief</a> under the U.N. convention against inhumane treatment.</p>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 01:29:59 +0000Camille Phillips40773 at http://news.stlpublicradio.orgParents Of Michael Brown To Speak Before U.N. Committee In GenevaBlunt Votes To Block Ratification Of Disability Treatyhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/blunt-votes-block-ratification-disability-treaty
<p>Republicans in the Senate have blocked ratification of a United Nations treaty that would have helped countries protect the rights of disabled people.</p><p>Although it’s modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act - which was passed over twenty years ago - 38 Republicans voted against the treaty.</p><p>Republican Senator Roy Blunt voted against it, and told reporters Thursday that he objected to it being brought up during the lame duck session.</p>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:41:12 +0000Chris McDaniel7120 at http://news.stlpublicradio.orgBlunt Votes To Block Ratification Of Disability TreatyObama: 'Time Is Not Unlimited' To Resolve Iran Nuclear Dispute Via Diplomacyhttp://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/obama-time-not-unlimited-resolve-iran-nuclear-dispute-diplomacy
<p><em><strong>Updated 9:55 a.m. with recap, link to full remarks</strong></em><br><br>President Obama addressed the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly today and touched on the Iran nuclear dispute and addressing the root causes of turmoil in the Middle East, among other topics.</p><p>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:29:31 +0000Kelsey Proud & The Associated Press4689 at http://news.stlpublicradio.orgObama: 'Time Is Not Unlimited' To Resolve Iran Nuclear Dispute Via Diplomacy